The Merrimack Mitten Tree Drive Receives Outpour Of Community Support

CONCORD, NH — Merrimack County Savings Bank (The Merrimack) is pleased to announce the results of its 2024 Mitten Tree Drive.

In total, The Merrimack’s nine branches collected 2,500 new and handmade mittens, gloves, hats and scarves to distribute to local non-profits in need of winter essentials.

“We’re truly grateful for everyone’s donations, especially our talented knitting community,” Linda Lorden, the president of The Merrimack, said. “Every year, we’re amazed by the results and the generosity for our friends and neighbors in need.”

For every item collected, The Merrimack pledged $2 to community food pantries, amounting to $5,000 in donations. However, due to the generosity of its customers and community, The Merrimack made $6,500 in donations to the following food pantries.

• The Friendly Kitchen in Concord
• Bow Food Pantry
• Twin Rivers Food Pantry in Franklin
• Hooksett Food Pantry
• Nashua Soup Kitchen & Shelter
• The Upper Room in Derry
• White Birch Center in Henniker
• Hopkinton Food Pantry

Merrimack Style is treating everyone – customers, employees and community members – with dignity, care, respect and compassion. Founded in 1867, The Merrimack has served the people, businesses, non-profits and municipalities in Central and Southern New Hampshire for 158 years. In 2024, The Merrimack was recognized as “Best Bank” by the Capital Area People’s Preferences or CAPPIE Awards for the 15th year in a row. Merrimack County Savings Bank is a mutual savings bank that benefits local depositors, borrowers, and surrounding communities instead of stockholders on Wall Street.

To learn more, visit any of their local offices in Bow, Concord, Contoocook, Hooksett, Nashua, Windham, and now open in Henniker; call 603-225-2793 or visit themerrimack.com.

Submitted by Merrimack County Savings Bank.